Free luncheon to recruit volunteers to support ACA open enrollment

Vanderbilt faculty members will host “Get Covered, Tennessee,” a luncheon intended to mobilize students, faculty and staff to help individuals sign up for the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA).

The event will begin at noon Monday, Oct. 16, at Vanderbilt Law School (131 21st Ave. S.) in the Flynn Auditorium (first floor). A free box lunch from Lana’s Copper Kettle will be provided for those who RSVP.

The ACA is currently the law of the land and provides opportunities for qualifying individuals and families to enroll in publicly supported health insurance. The Trump administration has made significant cuts to Health and Human Services funding for informing the public of opportunities to enroll in the ACA, as well as to programs that support navigators. The ACA enrollment period has been shortened to just 45 days.